Bhuban being world and Iswar God, is a walk down centuries of temple architecture.
Bhubaneswar has many temples that date back from the eighth and thirteenth century and is famous as Temple Town. At one time the Bindu Sagar Tank alone had around 7000 temples. Of the temples in Bhubaneswar, the Lingaraj Mandir is the most significant in India.

Lingaraj Mandir
This great temple of Bhubaneshwar, dedicated to Tribhuvaneshwar or Lord of three worlds is closed for non-Hindus. The present-day temple dates back from 1090 to 1104, but parts of it are over 1400 years old. The granite block, representing Bhubaneshwar is bathed daily with water, milk and bhang (marijuana). The 150 m sq. temple compound is dominated by a 40 m high temple tower. There are more then 50 smaller temples and shrines spreading in the area. There is a small temple of goddess Parvati in the corner of the compound is particularly interesting. A chariot festival is held in the temple premises every April.

Bindu Sagar
North of Lingaraj temple is the Bindu Sagar also known as Ocean Drop Tank, which is said to contain water from every holy stream, pool and tank in India. It is believed to wash away every sin. Many temples and shrines throng the area around the tank and the towers around are imitation of the one at Lingraj temple. The deity of the Lingraj temple comes to the water pavilion in the center of the tank, once a year for ritual bathing.

Vaital Mandir
The temple near the Bindu Sagar has a double-storey 'wagon roof' whose architecture hints at Buddhist influence. This eighth century temple was a center of Tantric worship. The interiors of the temple have an idol of goddess Chamunda (Kali). The necklace of skulls and the corpse on which she sits are hidden underneath her temple robes.

Parsurameswar Mandir
The Grove of the Perfect Beings, near the main Bhubaneshwar-Puri road is a cluster of about 20 smaller temples, counting some of the most important temples of Bhubaneshwar. The Parsurameshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the best-preserved temple built in about 650 AD.

Close to the main Bhubaneswar-Puri road, on the same side as the Lingaraj Mandir, the Grove of the Perfect Beings is a cluster of about 20 smaller temples, including some of the most important in Bhubaneswar. The best preserved of the early temples is the Parsurameswar, a Shiva temple built about 650 AD. It has lively bas-reliefs of elephant and horse processions, lattice windows and Shiva images.

Mukteswar, Siddheswar & Kegargauri Temples
The tenth century Mukteshwar temple is the most ornate temple of Bhubaneshwar. The detailed carvings on the temple blend Buddhist, Jain and Hindu temples, but some of the figures have been marred. The carvings on the ceilings are remarkable. The arched torana (architrave) facing the temple hints at the Buddhist influence.

The Siddheswar temple situated in the Mukteshwar temple premises is plainer than the later, but boasts of a fine standing Ganesha figure. The later Siddheswar Mandir in the same compound, is plainer than the Mukteswar, but boasts a fine standing Ganesh figure.

The Kedargauri temple, across the path from Mukteshwar is one of the older temples of Bhubaneshwar. Parts of it have been rebuilt.

Raj Rani Mandir
Raj Rani Mandir situated among immaculate gardens is known far and wide for its ornate deul (sanctuary).

This temple, surrounded by well-maintained gardens, is famous for its well-maintained gardens, is famous for its ornate deul (sanctuary). Statues of eight dikpalas (temple guardians) around the temple protect it. The nymphs, embracing couples, elephants and lions fill the leftover space and adorn the pillars.

Brahmeswar Mandir
Situated a kilometre east of the main road the 9th century Brahmaeswar Mandir stands in a court bordered by four small structures. The erotic and amusing elements on its detailed sculptures are noteworthy.